This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٢٤٦ - Does the Imam Know About the Divine Secrets?
receive the Divine knowledge.
Anwar: One last question. Are the Imams (PBUT), such as Imam Ali (PBUH) and Imam Husain (PBUH), aware of our visits to their shrines and do they hear our words and know about intentions?
Hasan: Great question. My dear Brother, they are aware when we visit their shrines and they do hear what we say and know about intentions. I will explain this in a series of points:
· The Imams’ (PBUT) sources of knowledge are diverse; the Almighty Allah is the main source. Their knowledge also comes from the Prophet (PBUH) and internal illumination and enlightenment. Speaking to angels is also a source. I think we have already talked about this if you still remember!
Anwar: I do remember, but I was referring to their knowledge after they pass away.
Hasan: All right. Now, let’s move to the second point:
· The Imams (PBUT) are alive with their Lord as the Most Exalted Allah put it in the Noble Quran: